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EXPLORATION IN CLAY - EXPLORACIONES CON ARCILLA - ESPLORAZIONI CON L'ARGILLA EXPLORATION IN CLAY - SUMMER 2026 Working with clay (and other similar materials) is an invitation to play and explore. Most times, it’s an invitation to let yourself be guided by what you hold in your hands, its consistency, the resistance it presents, or its flexibility. It’s a dialogue between the challenges of the…
Perhaps my maps only take me where I want to go and nowhere else. Perhaps drawing is the exercise, and perhaps, like Sara Fanelli’s maps of my head, or my home, those are the best places to start.
You can say I’m obsessed with fonts, lettering, words, and collaging all of it. For awhile now, I’ve been making letter banners for friends and family. Instead of a card, I pick a frase or greeting. These letters have made their way into my freezer paper printing for shirts, classroom walls, march signs. Grateful for the inspiration so many artists have provided with these fonts.…
February 2023 - I designed and cut this Chinese paper cutout for my school community. Many of my students saw me working on it and felt inspired too. They saw it took me several days to finish this project, a labor of love. I wanted to include the word 加油 in it to support and encourage my community at work. Teaching is not an easy job. Like Jen @jtknoxroxs says, “Your talents are secondary.…
When you are learning a new craft, all you see are “imperfections”. Cuando estás aprendiendo una artesanía nueva, todo lo que ves son “imperfecciones”. quando stai imparando un nuovo mestiere, tutto ciò che vedi sono “imperfezioni”. #makerceramic #ceramica #alfareria
ALT As much as possible, I try to collect natural and recycled materials that are sustainable to use in my work, such as second hand clothing for textile projects. At our school makerlab, I try to do the same including as much natural materials and bits that can be recycled. For years, my family has collected the plastic bits that we consume in our daily lives. Those who have visited our home…
Collecting specimens around campus. Observing, paying attention to details. Digging in the dirt. Creating mini environments. Sketching details. Documenting. Putting together a mini exhibit in the end, just because we had so much to share. Image description: 1. Close up photo of a live Gulf Fritillary butterfly on a student’s hand 2. Close up photo of students hands with magnifying glasses…
Found in grade 3 classroom. I have so many questions about it…….
Grateful for @sogre carrot cake (and her sweet presence) to celebrate birthdays of the year (and hers coming up). She doesn’t skimp on any ingredients or steps like her mama does so her desserts are always delicious.
Back in the Maker Lab this year, sorting out tools into the peg wall and making sure we have access to what we need. Two years ago, I was handed a brand new makerlab that had to be abandoned during remote learning and turned into a regular classroom when we came back on campus with smaller grade pods. This year is yet again different, since the lab also shares space with Art (while their room is…
Hand-cut letters for banners. Choosing type based on personalities, hobbies, themes, etc. I really enjoy customizing these. Note: I’m using the “image description” feature (“By adding an image description to your post, you are making it more accessible for screen reader users”) enabled by Tumblr. I’d love to know if anyone with a screen reader has access to it.
Maker lab with button badge machine = this…. #tinkering #Makerlab https://www.instagram.com/p/COdSfIXhk2k/?igshid=1mrwntbceglkt
I do this thing where I put together displays or installations for others to see and enjoy. At school is something like a bulletin board on a wall. On my desk just a single reminder of beauty in nature #asianheritagemonth #antiasianhate https://www.instagram.com/p/COdSI74Bd8T/?igshid=1i5693np12j8b
Preschool artwork is the best #reggioinspired https://www.instagram.com/p/CIXPQjAB2Ds/?igshid=ifrnh3vm86wn
Trying to find beauty in the everyday moments… #fall #oncampusteachingduringapandemic https://www.instagram.com/p/CIPdHEwhNkc/?igshid=yedzvguupmql
On my last day at school, with lots of mixed emotions, I shared a tutorial for this set up with my colleagues. I used it a long time ago to film my own tutorials. Who knew my online experience would come in handy today…. #tinkering https://www.instagram.com/p/B-K0rXqhE-X/?igshid=10lg7ujifm01w
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Beautiful consumption. #wip #consumption #color #lizettegreco
1. Haz una cosa a la vez 2. Conoce el problema 3. Aprende a escuchar 4. Aprende a hacer preguntas 5. Distingue sentido de no-tener-sentido 6. Acepta que el cambio es inevitable 7. Admite errores 8. Dilo simplemente 9. Manten calma 10. Sonrie - PF&DW 1991
Meditation is old and honorable, so why should I not sit, every morning of my life, on the hillside, looking into the shining world? Because, properly attended to, delight, as well as havoc, is suggestion. Can one be passionate about the just, the ideal, the sublime, and the holy, and yet commit to no labor in its cause? I don’t think so. All summations have a beginning, all effect has a story,…